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Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2007, 23:45
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Winco, Well, I have conducted AAR on...

Winco,



Well, I have conducted AAR on different aircraft throughout the years; tanking and receiving. While different aircraft types route the pipes differently, the same principles and...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2007, 00:08
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

The RE tanks were only available when the MR1 was...

The RE tanks were only available when the MR1 was in Service. The MR1 ZFW was a lot less than the MR2, which meant that the jet had the capability to carry more weight in the fuselage. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2007, 23:35
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

The FRCs and aircrew manuals are not there to...

The FRCs and aircrew manuals are not there to provide airmanship. Even the engine fire drill or the total engine failure drill does not say "land as soon as possible". Therefore, it will not give the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2007, 13:03
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Nigegilb: No, not at all. A great deal...

Nigegilb:


No, not at all. A great deal of research into the types and methods of extinguishing any fire in any area of the bay would have had to be carried out. Then it would need design...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2007, 10:07
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

The above comments appear to represent most of...

The above comments appear to represent most of the views that disagree with mine, so I'll answer them.

Fuel and ignition. As aircrew we, and our leaders, always consider the effects of the next...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2007, 23:31
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

And on what basis do you ask that question? ...

And on what basis do you ask that question? Whatever your answer is, mine is that I am neither.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2007, 23:15
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Yes, I would. And yes, I would do AAR. Why?...

Yes, I would. And yes, I would do AAR. Why? Because AAR in a Nimrod is no more dangerous than AAR in any other aircraft. XV230 experienced a fuel fire due to any one of a number of causes, and I know...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2007, 16:17
Replies: 20
Views: 4,578
Posted By AC Ovee

Typical SNP view. Using his principle...

Typical SNP view. Using his principle universally, a widow at say, Catterick, would have a right to an inquest in N England, thus saving her the hassle of travelling to Oxford and the long wait in...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2007, 10:39
Replies: 50
Views: 8,519
Posted By AC Ovee

I've lost count of the number of times that I've...

I've lost count of the number of times that I've heard that nonsense. Please tell me that you are not a senior officer or MACR. I expect that kind of rubbish from JOs and sgts

As a liver-in, your...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2007, 21:44
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Those quotes indicate discussions trying to find...

Those quotes indicate discussions trying to find responsible ways to use available resources to cure unacceptable fuel leaks. The language is casual in nature due to the e-mail system; ie it is...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2007, 19:44
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

The e-mails indicate to me that key people were,...

The e-mails indicate to me that key people were, and still are, acting very responsibly under pressure.

Every single suspected fault, including fuel leakage, was/is examined and categorized in...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2007, 12:19
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

The date of the aircraft's deployment and all...

The date of the aircraft's deployment and all subsequent flights, will probably be in the full BOI report, which TD will read in due course.

Rib 7 is in the wing, outboard of the engines and...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2007, 10:07
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

TD, arguably, any decision to not fit the latest...

TD, arguably, any decision to not fit the latest gizmo on an aircraft will affect flight safety in an environment where everyone else is using the kit. However, the CAA recognises that not everyone...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2007, 21:33
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Well, its being considered by a numpty, then. ...

Well, its being considered by a numpty, then.

I don't think I need to explain my comment.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2007, 15:43
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

My understanding of Mode S is that, like TCAS, it...

My understanding of Mode S is that, like TCAS, it is required only at or above above FL300. If I'm correct, this is not an issue.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2007, 18:10
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Shack, There is no reason why a F700 cannot be...

Shack,
There is no reason why a F700 cannot be taken airborne in its aircraft. Every page in the F700, with one exception, has supporting and validating entries in other documents held on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2007, 09:51
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Thumbs up TD: I can assure you of the folllowing...

TD:


I can assure you of the folllowing facts:

Immediately following the incident with XX227, the SCP system was taken out of service on all aircraft, although the system itself remained in...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2007, 00:11
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Safety Helmut, I agree to some extent with your...

Safety Helmut,
I agree to some extent with your thoughts on the nut on the end of the starter motor on XV666. However, the failure of the nut was not the cause. The nut was/is/will never be...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2007, 21:34
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Its rumoured (here, I think) that the AAR system...

Its rumoured (here, I think) that the AAR system on the MRA4 will not be released into service. I further understand that the decision was made before the crash. ie it was/is about money at the time.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2007, 16:15
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Well, the procedure we went through is,...

Well, the procedure we went through is, theoretically, the way it should be. But, your previous experience with a similar fault should protect you from the wrath of your boss and some understanding...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2007, 14:27
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

TD, you wrote: Massive. But, he can...

TD, you wrote:



Massive. But, he can only take responsibility for the actions that he signs for. He does not open up panels and doors to check fluid levels. Someone else has already done that...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2007, 14:03
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Chugalug you wrote: I know what...

Chugalug you wrote:



I know what you're saying, but the examples you quoted are always referred to documented limits, so there is never any decision based on front line opinion, only. Cuts in...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2007, 12:10
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

I suggested it would be brave to walk away...

I suggested it would be brave to walk away without raising any paperwork. Its always possible that the captain/crew see something differently from the groundcrew and yes, the crew will always take...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2007, 10:38
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

An experienced Aicraft Ground Engineer (AGE) of...

An experienced Aicraft Ground Engineer (AGE) of SNCO status, who would have carried out a visual inspection of the aircraft as far as is practical (ie he will not open access panels to simply have a...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2007, 22:15
Replies: 405
Views: 45,867
Posted By AC Ovee

If I thought that questioning policy would change...

If I thought that questioning policy would change anything I would have a different view of many things. I believe that most of these RAF wide policies have been drafted, discussed and endorsed by...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2007, 21:56
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Winco, your words: also, your words: ...

Winco, your words:


also, your words:


You clearly indicated in the first statement that you believe the groundcrew were signing off leaks as acceptable faults when, in your opinion, no...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2007, 15:36
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Winco, when you use a handle like yours you...

Winco, when you use a handle like yours you provide an air of knowledge and authority that members of the public might take at face value. So, I have to challenge the above quote, because it is...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2007, 23:06
Replies: 405
Views: 45,867
Posted By AC Ovee

If I'm ordered to the gym during my working hours...

If I'm ordered to the gym during my working hours to take a test (even for the 2nd or 3rd time in a month) then thats what I will do. I'm paid to do what I'm told. For the wages I get, it can't be...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2007, 22:51
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Base on his contributions so far, I reckon...

Base on his contributions so far, I reckon Camelspyyder is better able to decide what to do with a fuel leak than a SEngO would be. Its not about can-do, its about knowledge. We cannot demand perfect...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2007, 15:36
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

OK, so the study is complete. BAe Systems would...

OK, so the study is complete. BAe Systems would not have carried it out without a formal request from the RAF. Was that request issued before or after 2 Sep 06? The Unit Enquiry recommendation was...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2007, 18:53
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

TSM

That was all you needed to write.

Since your outburst, I re-read his contribution and I didn't have any argument with it.

As others have also indicated, civil airlines operate to make money...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2007, 22:38
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

"The Nimrod has a Good Safety Record"

"The Nimrod has a good safety record". This is one of the first statements confidently given by almost everyone representing the RAF when questioned about the Nimrod. Its not so much said, as...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2007, 21:17
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

Winco, you well know that I was commenting on the...

Winco, you well know that I was commenting on the fact that grain silos are not subjected to 200 kts of airspeed, which is at the core of the point that was made by someone else: that a grain silo...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2007, 23:04
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,502
Posted By AC Ovee

But, are these building moving at 200 kts, or...

But, are these building moving at 200 kts, or more, having all that extinguishant sucked out at the same time?



"Lots". Thats not a qualified answer. I'm sure that a fire extinguisher...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2007, 22:53
Replies: 213
Views: 41,763
Posted By AC Ovee

Well, we wouldn't use the same terminology, but...

Well, we wouldn't use the same terminology, but we do need to do something. 20 years in one rank is not ideal. So far, we have created an additional pay ladder to move onto, by selection (another...
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